Office Depot FAR software for the week of 02/24/2013 and the week of 03/03/2013

UPDATE for the week of 03/03/2013:

The deals and rebates continue for the three non-Symantec/Norton titles. The Symantec/Norton title is not mentioned in the ad so its possible that the instant savings for that item is not continuing for the week of 03/03.

NOTE: There is breaking news on the subject of Symantec/Norton rebates. Apparently, high volume submitters are having their rebates invalidated on account of the dreaded "Your rebate request did not pass our audit process".

McAfee enforces a one per product limit on its rebates. It does not matter if the rebate has a different rebate number or offer period. The rebate invalidation message is "Your rebate request did not pass our audit process".

UPDATE:--- While it appeared from several posts over the past year on FW and SD that McAfee was no longer enforcing the one rebate per product limit, it now appears that the "Your rebate request did not pass our audit process" invalidation has returned. LINK--- There is one poster on FW who had not submitted a McAfee rebate since falling victim to the Summer 2010 debacle until June 2012. The rebate submission was invalidated. After failing to get the rebate processor to valid the rebate, the poster was able to convince a McAfee representative to make good on the rebate. Not sure what to make of this but it is possible that at least some of those black listed during the Summer 2010 debacle are black listed for life.

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NOTES:

--- Link to Office Depot's rebate website:LINK--- "FAR": free after rebate--- "completely new rebates": the goal of my Office Depot rebate threads is that the rebates of any title listed in the "completely new rebates" category can be submitted without concern for past rebate submissions.--- "standard rebate": all rebate proofs can be satisfied with the purchase of the title.--- "upgrade rebate": at least one rebate proof requires providing a certain proof of owning a previous version of the product or a competitors' product.--- "CONTINUING rebate": the rebate was not offered for the first time during this offer period. Please check your rebate submission history to determine whether you have submitted this rebate in the past.--- "onbox" or "inbox" rebate: the rebate form or the information for submitting the rebate are found on or in the product box. If known, a link to a pdf version of the rebate or the pre-submission information for the rebate are provided.

PhinTron said: BPVH, can you provide the link for $30 mail in Savings offer for "PhotoImpact® Pro 13 [948-245]". Could not find the same on OD website.On box rebate.

$30 CONTINUING "on box" standard rebate UTW30 LINK++ Be advised that the rebate processor for Nova Development/Avanquest rebates has a habit of not sending rebate checks even on valid rebates unless contacted.--- original UPC code--- copy of receipt--- registration card--- rebate form or sticker or paper--- presubmit at usa.novadevelopment.com/support/rebate/Registration.aspx

I should get around to updating the OP this evening.

3c3

Senior Member - 5K

posted: Feb. 24, 2013 @ 6:14p

The 30% coupon did not work for McAfee, but the person happened to be a manager and gave me 30% off after carefully reading the coupon. Worth a shot.

chikuMarwadi said: McAfee UPC on the box does not match that on the rebate offer printed. Also, McAfee rebate does not show up on McAfee web site.

Any one else taking chances? I feel like I should return it.The pdf version of the rebate form notes the wrong UPC. The UPC noted is for a different McAfee product. The cash register rebate that prints out when purchasing the product listed in the OP has the same UPC error.

It is not uncommon for the pre-submit site to not have a rebate form available this early.

evesily

New Member

posted: Feb. 26, 2013 @ 2:44a

..Norton AntiVirus™ 2013/Norton Online Backup 5GB Bundle, Traditional Disc [873394] $44.99 LINK++ Advertised as "$9.99 After $5 Instant, $20 Mfr. Mail-In & $15 Mfr. Current User Upgrade Mail-In Savings Visa® Prepaid Cards"$20 standard rebate #?????? rebate valid from 2/24/2013 through 03/09/2013??? paid via VISA prepaid card??? original UPC code (The UPC code is a 12-digit bar code found on the bottom of box.)??? copy of receipt$15 upgrade rebate #?????? rebate valid from 2/24/2013 through 03/09/2013??? paid via VISA prepaid card??? original proof of purchase (proof of purchase is located on the top inside flap of box).??? copy of receipt??? proof of previous ownership of a stand-alone or pre-loaded version of any Norton™ or Symantec™ software or another company’s antivirus, firewall, antispam, antispyware, utility, or back up software product. Proof of previous ownership submission requirements: a) Previous owners of a stand-alone, retail (boxed or downloaded) product must enclose either a copy of the previous product’s CD, first page of manual (usually titled “User’s Guide”), or your confirmation email from your previous download purchase. b) Previous owners of pre-loaded (OEM) software product must enclose a copy of the previous product’s Help/About screen.++ Symantec/Norton rebates generally can be pre-submitted at www.symantecrebates.com..Did it have a cheaper Promotion some time ago??

Did it have a cheaper Promotion some time ago??According to my OD FAR software thread file, this is the third time this specific title, Norton AntiVirus™ 2013/Norton Online Backup 5GB Bundle, Traditional Disc [873394], has been included and each time it has been $9.99 after rebate. The 2012 version of this title was never less than $9.99 after rebate either.

bpvh said: PhinTron said: BPVH, can you provide the link for $30 mail in Savings offer for "PhotoImpact® Pro 13 [948-245]". Could not find the same on OD website.On box rebate.

$30 CONTINUING "on box" standard rebate UTW30 LINK++ Be advised that the rebate processor for Nova Development/Avanquest rebates has a habit of not sending rebate checks even on valid rebates unless contacted.--- original UPC code--- copy of receipt--- registration card--- rebate form or sticker or paper--- presubmit at usa.novadevelopment.com/support/rebate/Registration.aspx

I should get around to updating the OP this evening.

$30 CONTINUING Rebate form mentions following "If required for redemption, the original UPC barcode, Proof of Purchase emblem and completed registration card must accompany your submission."

So I interprete it as that Purchase Emblem from the box need to be submitted for rebate alongwith UPC. The USD 40 mail in savings on the same product also need the Emblem 1 submission. So that means only one rebate can can be apprpoved based on the above.

Any one have any experience on how this work? Do I need to submit emblem for 30 rebate? Any one tried this rebate earlier & got approved for both rebates?

PhinTron said: bpvh said: PhinTron said: BPVH, can you provide the link for $30 mail in Savings offer for "PhotoImpact® Pro 13 [948-245]". Could not find the same on OD website.On box rebate.

$30 CONTINUING "on box" standard rebate UTW30 LINK++ Be advised that the rebate processor for Nova Development/Avanquest rebates has a habit of not sending rebate checks even on valid rebates unless contacted.--- original UPC code--- copy of receipt--- registration card--- rebate form or sticker or paper--- presubmit at usa.novadevelopment.com/support/rebate/Registration.aspx

I should get around to updating the OP this evening.$30 CONTINUING Rebate form mentions following "If required for redemption, the original UPC barcode, Proof of Purchase emblem and completed registration card must accompany your submission."

So I interprete it as that Purchase Emblem from the box need to be submitted for rebate alongwith UPC. The USD 40 mail in savings on the same product also need the Emblem 1 submission. So that means only one rebate can can be apprpoved based on the above.

Any one have any experience on how this work? Do I need to submit emblem for 30 rebate? Any one tried this rebate earlier & got approved for both rebates?I have done many, many, Avanquest/NovaDevelopment rebates. There is no such problem with Avanquest/NovaDevelopment rebates.

Notice the "if". The general terms state "If required for redemption, the original UPC barcode, Proof of Purchase emblem and completed registration card must accompany your submission". The specific terms require only those items noted in the OP. Since the other proofs are not required, they do not need to be included with the rebate submission.

maddybeagle

Dismembered Member

posted: Feb. 26, 2013 @ 10:52a

I did the Nova rebate late last year and they did invalidate it as "missing Emblem". I complained and got validated. That is the one from Young America.

The one on the box was also a pain getting updated. They had "not received" after sending in for 7-8 weeks. Complained and got my check in a couple weeks after complaining. I have another one in "pending audit".

maddybeagle said: I did the Nova rebate late last year and they did invalidate it as "missing Emblem". I complained and got validated. That is the one from Young America.

The one on the box was also a pain getting updated. They had "not received" after sending in for 7-8 weeks. Complained and got my check in a couple weeks after complaining. I have another one in "pending audit".Just to clarify, the terms issue noted by PhinTron is for the rebate processed by Avanquest/NovaDevelopment not the rebate processed by Office Depot's rebate processor Young America.

roy7736

Senior Member - 4K

posted: Feb. 26, 2013 @ 11:15a

confused200 said: Are Nova rebates worth the hassles?

Definitely not. I had many rebates with them that were "stuck" in processing for up to a year. I finally got most of them, but only after a great deal of hassle.

PhinTron

Member

posted: Feb. 26, 2013 @ 11:29a

bpvh said: PhinTron said: bpvh said: PhinTron said: BPVH, can you provide the link for $30 mail in Savings offer for "PhotoImpact® Pro 13 [948-245]". Could not find the same on OD website.On box rebate.

$30 CONTINUING "on box" standard rebate UTW30 LINK++ Be advised that the rebate processor for Nova Development/Avanquest rebates has a habit of not sending rebate checks even on valid rebates unless contacted.--- original UPC code--- copy of receipt--- registration card--- rebate form or sticker or paper--- presubmit at usa.novadevelopment.com/support/rebate/Registration.aspx

I should get around to updating the OP this evening.$30 CONTINUING Rebate form mentions following "If required for redemption, the original UPC barcode, Proof of Purchase emblem and completed registration card must accompany your submission."

So I interprete it as that Purchase Emblem from the box need to be submitted for rebate alongwith UPC. The USD 40 mail in savings on the same product also need the Emblem 1 submission. So that means only one rebate can can be apprpoved based on the above.

Any one have any experience on how this work? Do I need to submit emblem for 30 rebate? Any one tried this rebate earlier & got approved for both rebates?I have done many, many, Avanquest/NovaDevelopment rebates. There is no such problem with Avanquest/NovaDevelopment rebates.

Notice the "if". The general terms state "If required for redemption, the original UPC barcode, Proof of Purchase emblem and completed registration card must accompany your submission". The specific terms require only those items noted in the OP. Since the other proofs are not required, they do not need to be included with the rebate submission.

Thanks BPVH.

Can you let me know the basis for terms that you mentioned in OP for "$30 CONTINUING "on box" standard rebate UTW30". Are they available somwhere OR is it based on your experience?

Can you let me know the basis for terms that you mentioned in OP for "$30 CONTINUING "on box" standard rebate UTW30". Are they available somwhere OR is it based on your experience?In the OP there is a link to a pdf version of the "on-box" rebate.

Also, if you submit the rebate, you get the following (and attached):

ATTENTION CODE:UTW30-S

Please print this page and mail it along withALL of the required rebate materials to:

Nova DevelopmentP.O. Box 5617Riverside, CA 92517ATTN: UTW30-S

YOUR REBATE CANNOT BE PROCESSED UNLESSYOU PRINT AND INCLUDE THIS PAGERequirements:(click on specific requirements for more info)

Registration Card Receipt Original UPC from Box Rebate Form or Sticker or Paper

Requirement Description:Not Available With Third Party Purchases.*Important Submission Note:You have 30 days from your date of purchase to submit the required rebate materials. We will determine your rebate eligibility by reviewing all of the required items and by verifying the date on your submitted receipt (or receipt copy).

If your rebate requires a Proof of Purchase and/or UPC,please attach them in the designated areas below:

bpvh said: maddybeagle said: I did the Nova rebate late last year and they did invalidate it as "missing Emblem". I complained and got validated. That is the one from Young America.

The one on the box was also a pain getting updated. They had "not received" after sending in for 7-8 weeks. Complained and got my check in a couple weeks after complaining. I have another one in "pending audit".Just to clarify, the terms issue noted by PhinTron is for the rebate processed by Avanquest/NovaDevelopment not the rebate processed by Office Depot's rebate processor Young America.

Yes, I know. I had problems with both. I would not be doing any other Nova rebates again. Too much hassle.

pdxman1

Senior Member

posted: Mar. 1, 2013 @ 2:56p

bpvh said: chikuMarwadi said: McAfee UPC on the box does not match that on the rebate offer printed. Also, McAfee rebate does not show up on McAfee web site.

Any one else taking chances? I feel like I should return it.The pdf version of the rebate form notes the wrong UPC. The UPC noted is for a different McAfee product. The cash register rebate that prints out when purchasing the product listed in the OP has the same UPC error.

It is not uncommon for the pre-submit site to not have a rebate form available this early.

How many mistakes can they make on one rebate? The mail in rebate form that printed at the register has the rebate number as 12-48741 instead of 13-48741. It also has the wrong UPC. Still can't find it on mcafeerebates.com. Given that even a 100% correct rebate is often rejected by McAfee, I'm seriously considering returning it, even though I used a 20% coupon, so it should be a money maker.

mrlandlord

Senior Member

posted: Mar. 11, 2013 @ 10:53a

what are you guys doing abt the McAfee IS wrong UPC on rebate form? Processor is saying it will be denied. Have not sent it in yet.

mrlandlord said: what are you guys doing abt the McAfee IS wrong UPC on rebate form? Processor is saying it will be denied. Have not sent it in yet.Did you ask the processor what UPC they have on file for the rebate?

The rebate processor goes by what they have on file not what the rebate form states. If the rebate processor has the correct UPC on file there should be no UPC issues. If the rebate processor has the incorrect UPC on file then the rebate will be denied.

fw101

Silly Member

posted: Mar. 11, 2013 @ 5:39p

mrlandlord said: what are you guys doing abt the McAfee IS wrong UPC on rebate form? Processor is saying it will be denied. Have not sent it in yet.Here is what I got in an email response:I looked up the UPC number for you under promotion code 13-48741. The UPC of 731944631028 is valid and correct for this promotion. So please mail in your copies for processing. Allow 3 weeks for them to be received.

jwe123

Member

posted: Mar. 12, 2013 @ 10:57p

McAfee Offer 13-48741 still cannot be found on http://www.mcafeerebates.com. Anybody asked about this?

jwe123 said: McAfee Offer 13-48741 still cannot be found on http://www.mcafeerebates.com. Anybody asked about this?It's not that unusual. Sometimes the pre-submit site has the rebate available right away, sometimes after a delay and sometimes not at all.

mrlandlord

Senior Member

posted: Mar. 13, 2013 @ 6:08a

thanks. i now noticed that on the form that printed out at the register for the McAfee is at OD it has 12- rather than 13-.

mrlandlord said: thanks. i now noticed that on the form that printed out at the register for the McAfee is at OD it has 12- rather than 13-.Pretty sure that "13-" is correct as the first two digits of Parago rebates are generally the year the rebate began.

3c3

Senior Member - 5K

posted: Mar. 13, 2013 @ 10:38a

From CSR last week: "Promotion 12-48741 is not a valid promotion. Promotion 13-48741 is a valid promotion that is not yet ready for submission."

fw101

Silly Member

posted: Mar. 25, 2013 @ 11:40a

My submission for Promotion 13-48741 now shows: "Your rebate is valid and is scheduled for final processing"

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